Isaac Ratcliffe Surging With the Storm
It has been a treat to watch Isaac Ratcliffe play this season. He has had ups and downs but ultimately has played well for a middle-of-the-pack team. He has even…
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Hextall’s Holding Pattern Paying Off for Flyers
In a previous article about the Philadelphia Flyers’ trade deadline options, my suggested plan of action for general manager Ron Hextall was to stand pat and see what this team…
Oskar Lindblom the Next Peter Forsberg?
Being born in Sweden, it is every future player’s dream to be the next Peter Forsberg, Mats Sundin, Henrik Lundqvist or Nicklas Lidstrom. But living up to those names is…
Flyers Have Got the Canadiens Number
“The Philadelphia Flyers have won against the Montreal Canadiens!” Sound familiar? Since the 2011-12 season, it has been a fairly recurring event. In the 22 regular season games against the…
Mrazek Impresses in First Start With Flyers
With the long-term injury to Philadelphia Flyers starting goalie Brian Elliott and then the injury to backup Michal Neuvirth, it was pretty obvious that the Flyers would have to make…
Evaluating Ryan Merkley’s Draft Stock
Mississauga-born Ryan Merkley has been an interesting player to watch throughout his short career in the Ontario Hockey League (OHL). He captained the Greater Toronto Hockey League’s (GTHL) Toronto Jr.…
Claude Giroux’s Resurgence as the Flyers Captain
What does it take to be an NHL captain and when exactly is a player ready to take on the responsibility? Are they in the long-term plans of the franchise,…
3 Flyers Having Impressive New Years
The first half of the season is always interesting. You get to see the quick starters who pile up points right out of the gates and then begin to trail…
Philadelphia Flyers Trade Deadline Options
The same questions come up every year around this time for all 31 NHL teams. Should they be buyers? Should they be sellers? Or should they push through the remainder…
How ‘Swede’ It Is to Have Robert Hagg
Swedish defenseman, Robert Hagg was widely considered a steal in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft when the Flyers picked him up in the second round. At times scouts had him…
The Great Wall of Philly – Samuel Morin
When the Philadelphia Flyers stepped up to the podium and selected six-foot-six defenseman Samuel Morin from the Rimouski Oceanic at 11th overall in 2013, there were some mixed reviews. Some…
Who in the World Is Alex Lyon?
Alex Lyon was initially recalled by the Philadelphia Flyers back in early December to back up the team while goalie Michal Neuvirth was placed on injured reserve. However, during his…